Just bought 79 yama exciter

WatertownBob · Post by **WatertownBob** » Wed Apr 11, 2007 8:27 am

I just picked up a verry clean 79 yamaha exciter with no spark. The local yam shop said that the parts needed are no longer available. PN 8E7-85512-10-00 Coil source and pn 8E7-85541-10-00 Coil charge. Any one have any leads on these parts.

This sled is really clean, nice seat and paint, under the hood all the foam is perfect. track and slides are a 80% Skies and wear bars good. I am pleased with the buy.

Does any one have any experiance with the carb on these old yamahas. It is not the slide mikuni type.

Thanks for any help

Bob

WatertownBob · Post by **WatertownBob** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 7:36 am

Talked some more with the guy at the Yamaha shop. Found out that the internal coil is bad. I found one on DK online. Does anyone have experiance with these vintage Yamaha sleds? Things that I should be looking for.

:unsure: Butterfly type carb any experiance?

Thanks Bob

KEC340RS24LC · Post by **KEC340RS24LC** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 7:42 pm

good sled....just clean the carb/tank, normal stuff like the deers. when you get it running better hold on tight....cant see too good with the SRX but behind that is my 79 exciter 440

WatertownBob · Post by **WatertownBob** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 7:33 am

What year is the SRX. I had a chance to buy one about 6 years ago with a trailer for $400 wish I would have.

Bob

KEC340RS24LC · Post by **KEC340RS24LC** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 2:21 pm

that is a 81 (first year for the v-max style). this one has a 540 v-max engine, fazer chutches, v-max 4 aluminum skis and 82 SRX 500 graphics. the 82 was never released due to too many problems....

WatertownBob · Post by **WatertownBob** » Mon Apr 16, 2007 7:30 am

The exciter has the rear suspension is locked up in the down pos. I think that it needs to be taken apart and cleaned. Any pointers on this job?

Thanks Bob

KEC340RS24LC · Post by **KEC340RS24LC** » Mon Apr 16, 2007 7:59 am

yes, the gas charged rear shock is a bitch to deal with......